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Lot 79: AGRIPPINA SENIOR, wife of Germanicus, mother of Gaius (Caligula). Died 33 AD. Æ Sestertius. Rome mint. Struck under Claudius, 42-54 AD.

AUCTION:  VAuctions Grand Reopening (Auction 212)

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  • Sold Winning Bid: $4,225
  • 12 Bid(s)
Description

AGRIPPINA SENIOR, wife of Germanicus, mother of Gaius (Caligula). Died 33 AD. Æ Sestertius (35mm - 27.58 g). Rome mint. Struck under Claudius, 42-54 AD. AGRIPPINA M F GERMANICI CAESARIS, draped bust right, hair in long plait / TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P IMP P P, large S C across field. RIC I 102 (Claudius); BMCRE 219 (Claudius); BN 236 (Claudius). EF, dark brown patina over some hard red patina, surfaces a little rough but not bad, attractive portrait.

Lot Details
  • Offered By: VAuctions
  • Lot #: 79
  • Listing #: 199826
  • Closed: Thursday, September 18, 2008 7:36:00 PM CT
  • Estimate: $3,000